Gladys Dale with Llanarth Braint

The Scottish Welsh Pony & Cob Association was formed on 12th November 1995 at the Allanbank Hotel, Braco, Perthshire, chaired by Gladys Dale. The meeting was called by Mrs Dale in response to a number of Welsh pony and cob enthusiasts who felt a need for a Scottish base from which to organise different activities and events. While the official area of the Association is restricted to the boundaries of Scotland, anyone can join and several enthusiasts south of the Border have indeed become members. 

This is a members' Association run by an elected management committee which covers all areas of Scotland. While many events are organised in Central Scotland, members also have events in their own area organised by a member of the committee with responsibility for that area. The heart of this Association lies with its membership of which there are upwards of three hundred and fifty subscribers covering all ages and all interests. 
 

During the twelve years that the Association has been running, a wide range of activities has been staged which reflects the diverse interests of the membership. These successful events have included: Dressage Days, Pick-a-Fence Competitions, M&M Working Hunter Pony Clinics, an In- Hand Seminar with Dr Wynne Davies and a Ridden Seminar with Mr Stuart Hollings and Mrs Margaret Runcie. Social events without ponies have included: Quiz Nights, Auctions, Barbecues, Talks, Demonstrations and Ceilidhs. 

Two shows are held during the year - a Spring Show in April and a Winter Show in November, and now an Elite Championship Show has been added to the calendar this is held in September. These shows are extremely well supported, catering for Welsh ponies, cobs and part-breds as well as other native breeds. Both the Spring and Winter Shows have a children's handicraft section and young handlers' classes. The Scottish Association has been fortunate to have had some well known judges officiate at their shows. 

Working Pony classes are very well supported at Association shows. Part bred Tricula Tunes of Glory shows the way. (Photo Right)

The Scottish Welsh Pony & Cob Association has proved to be a great success where co-operation and friendship are recognised as the key ingredients. Lots of enthusiastic people work hard and everyone enjoys themselves. At the same time, it is hoped that Welsh ponies, cobs and part-breds are celebrated and prosper north of the Border.